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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in "One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure." Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They […]

Event Series Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars

Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

"Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars" is an audiovisual experience like no other! Join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a show of dazzling lights and spectacle that will take you on a journey back through the band's greatest hits. Tickets are $8 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are […]

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Week of Welcome: FDOC

University of Maine 160 College Ave., Orono, ME, United States

FDOC is the First Day of Class. A day filled with excitement for our new students, activities and events to make you feel right at home. Best of luck in your first classes. Student Life will be around hosting events so stop in to say hello and see what our services are all about.  CA$H […]

Week of Welcome Event

University of Maine 160 College Ave., Orono, ME, United States

Ice Cream Social | Noon–2 p.m.  Need a second-day pick me up? Swing by the mall for some ice cream, sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement. Free. Location: University Mall Visit the Student Life website for details of all the events planned for the Week of Welcome.

Intimate Partner/Domestic Violence Intervention for Mental Health Professionals Certification Program (online)

Online

This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope for Women of Rockland, is designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors and other mental health professionals, as well as clergy, police officers and first responders to become certified in intimate partner violence training. Dates/Hours: Aug. 31–Sep. 1, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $150 / $60 for UMaine […]

New Faculty Community of Practice — Teaching at UMaine

ME, United States

Join new faculty as we discuss foundational teaching practices in the context of teaching at UMaine. Together, explore and learn about UMaine's students, policies and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills. Topics for discussion will be generated based on the interest of the faculty. The group will meet every three weeks through the semester. […]

Honors Read Lecture by Wayne Maines

Hauck Auditorium Class of 1944 Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

Wayne Maines is the father of Nicole Maines, a transgender woman whose individual and family story is recounted in the 2021 Honors Read text, "Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family" (2016, author Amy Ellis Nutt).  The Maines family were Orono residents for many years and fought some of their fiercest legal battles here. Required […]

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